Congratulations to Grier's five participants in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science ctate competition this weekend at Penn State's main campus in State College. Grier competed against students from across the state of Pennsylvania and brought home four first place awards and one second place award. Way to go!
According to their website (www.pjas.net), PJAS "is a statewide organization of junior and senior high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations. " Over 550 schools and thousands of students across the state compete for this prestigious award established in 1934. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Academy of Science, PJAS aims to promote greater participation and achievement in math and science, foster connections with scientific leaders, instill scientific attitudes and humanistic ideals that further service to humankind.